One Bread, One Body Sports A New Look With Its Cover Art

A collaborative story by Marianne Lander, and Fred & Ginny del Guidice

Imagine a clock radio with "a mind of its own"  a gift from dear Aunt
Ruth  impacting a married couple in such a way that they are drawn back into
the Catholic Church. The Protestant Christian programs he customarily woke
to, didn't seem to dial up on this new radio. Fred del Guidice instead began to
hear strong Catholic teaching from such radio personalities as Fr Corapi, Jesse "The
Latin Lover of our Lord" Romero, among others.

The del Guidice family

Fred was impressed by these orthodox teachings. He soon realized devout
Catholics existed who studied the Bible and exuded an enthusiasm compatible with
early Church history and the Church Fathers. They were different from other
circles of Catholics with whom he had become acquainted who did not seem to take
their faith seriously. Keeping at bay for several years the Lord's direction to return
to the Catholic Church, it now attracted him.

You may have noticed the marvelous cover Fred provided for the
October issue of One Bread, One Body. Fifteen years ago, he discovered this book
and remarked to himself how "gutsy" it was. It did not proffer flowery meditations, but
rather, hit "between the eyes". Early in 2007 the Holy Spirit prompted him to
offer his artistic services for this book. For unknown reasons, his initial emails
to Presentation Ministries (PM) bounced back. Finally a connection was made,
and just in time! The press was in immediate need of cover art. Fred,
working well under pressure, was able to deliver exactly what was needed,
both artistically and technically. Providing artwork for PM is among the
numerous ways he has served the Lord with his talents.

He supports a family of seven through his art vocation. Because
the sale of paintings is not predictable, branching out into a multitude of
teaching opportunities fills in the gaps. Besides privately tutoring folks in his
own home, a wide diversity of students learn from Fred including those at the
University of Akron (Wayne College), and also residents attending the Wayne
Community Center For The Arts. He semiannually works with the Enrichment Academy
for the Tri-county School District. His teaching benefits every strata of society
even the mentally handicapped and also drug addicted youth. "It makes me happy to
use God's gifts; I just want to bring glory to His name through my work," says Fred.

He has developed art and music presentations entitled "Thou Art
Worthy" which is a family ministry that witnesses about their personal relationship
with Jesus and the spiritual road he and the family has traveled.

He supports a family of seven through his art vocation...They can
testify to many a miraculous provision from God the Father...

Alongside Fred stands his wife, Ginny, who also made the journey back
into the Catholic Church, both of them bringing their children, Hannah, 15, Rachel,
13, Naomi, 11, Fred, 9, and Gabriel, 7. In addition to these five, they are the
parents of four more children who already have passed into eternal life. Together,
Fred and Ginny home-school their children. [It must be mentioned that
daughter, Rachel, publishes her own magazine encouraging young ladies in their
faith.] Ginny is very supportive of Fred's
artistic career. They have learned to live simply having faith in God's providence. They
can testify to many a miraculous provision from God the Father, even in dire medical needs.

Through reading One Bread, One Body, Ginny has long felt the pull of the
Bible Institute. The teachings about home-based communities (HBC) caught her attention this year enticing the whole family
to travel to Cincinnati to experience their first Bible Institute. It was a blessed
four days and three nights. Since returning home to Shreve, Ohio, they have
found much support from the Cleveland area HBCs who have reached out to them
and welcomed them to participate in their regional gathering, (mentioned
elsewhere in this newsletter). Newly learning about home-based communities coincides
with their pastor's delving into this same venture.

God bless the del Guidice family and give them the desires of their
hearts. Anyone wishing to view Fred's work can go on-line to
www.sunartist.com/delguidice.htm. Fred's artwork, used on the front of the penance service
program, is shown on the back page of this newsletter.

New Hope Enkindled: Retreat CenterAn Update

by Betty Orlando

Inside view of the chapel used in its unfinished state.

Now is the Time!

Things are happening down on the "Farm"
as the Paul Jansen Discipleship Center is fondly called by many "old timers" in Presentation Ministries.

What things?

Well for instance, Our Lady's Holy Mountain Community will be
bursting at the seams if all goes as planed. Betty Orlando, the leader, Carl Fox, Ray
Fox, Doris Keller, and Tommy Nichols are current residents and
covenanted members. Three others have committed to join us as soon as they can sell
or make arrangements for their houses. By next spring there will be six or
seven members in residence and three others who have joined our community
as nonresidential members: Sylvia Hardewig, John Dunn and Patty Sommer.

There is much to be done but most important is the life of prayer
that everything else revolves around. Community is a gift and we encourage
each other to grow in holiness. It is contagious.

Why is this community so important?

To fulfill the vision given to Fr. Al Lauer in earlier days and to build
a civilization of love, he developed retreats, the "40-Day Discipleship
Program" to minister healing to people and provide formation as disciples of Jesus in
the context of Christian Community. This is how the first disciples were formed.
So you can see the immediate need for Christian community. This is how we
grow and how we learn to live out our baptisms in our daily lives. But of course
there is the need for workers to do the administrative tasks, maintenance,
cleaning, cooking, public relations, and so on. The work corresponds with the gifts
each one brings to the community.

What else is happening?

We are in the midst of a huge building project that has been stalled since
Fr. Al died in 2002. The project includes a chapel and 40 dorm rooms. We have
been praying that this project will be completed by October 13, 2008, the
sixth anniversary of Fr. Al's death. Now is the time to move ahead with this
project in order to prepare for the flood of souls the Lord will be sending to us to
disciple and, in turn, be sent forth to the nations. The Holy Spirit has been telling us
to get ready and be prepared. Now we must act.

"...the directors were pleased to accept a $5000.00
donation ... earmarked for the final construction of the Paul
Jansen Discipleship Center... even more money ($20,000.00)
could be available if they could raise matching donations."

The project is well over half finished, but it will probably take almost a
million dollars to complete it if we have to pay for all the labor and materials. We
need someone to head up this project who has a heart for Presentation Ministries
and the knowledge to carry it through to the end.

Fr. Al also established the Guadalupe Bible College to help people
grow further in their faith. He desired the Paul Jansen Discipleship Center to be
it's primary campus and the retreats part of the curriculum, along with the Bible,
the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Church and Papal documents.

Can you see how important community will be administration-wise
and maintenance-wise when the building project is completed?

Fr. Al always said "let your needs be known and trust in the Lord to
meet those needs." During the Bible Institute, the directors were pleased to
accept a $5000.00 donation from an individual (who wishes to remain
anonymous) earmarked for the final construction of the Paul Jansen Discipleship
Center. This person told the directors that even more money ($20,000.00) could
be available if they could raise matching donations. With that donation, we
have about $70,000.00 for the completion of the project. We need
approximately another $900,000.00. We trust that God will provide! We need your
prayers, your gifts, and your treasure as the Lord leads you!

Jesus we trust in you!

There's Light at the End of... the Roller Coaster Ride

[In July, a follow-up email came from the Fults family whose story appeared in
the Summer, 2007 Newsletter. Wendy Fults is a member of St Pio Home Based Community,
in Madison, Ohio (near Cleveland).]

This is an update on our life since April 4, 2007...

You never realize how much one second can change your life.

When the truck came through my living room wall, not only did the Good Lord spare
my life, He protected my children also, especially my youngest. Though in the direct path of
the crushing debris, she survived without a scratch!

After three months, the physical injuries I sustained are still healing. Pain continues in
the deeply cut toes, and doctors seek diagnosis
for what troubles the front of my leg. None of
these problems have kept me from performing my usual tasks after the first month had passed.

The Holy Spirit is now guiding our family to schedule, on a daily basis,
family prayer, the Saint of the Day, the Rosary, and the Angelus.

Mentally and spiritually, it has been a roller coaster ride. But God never ceases to teach
me and I am learning to trust in His wisdom, even
in the hardest of times. I struggled with
forgiving the man who did this, particularly for his
not taking responsibility. After overcoming that,
it was a matter of picking up the pieces of my
life that had slipped due to my being consumed by this occurrence for a long, long two months.

In June, God cleared the cloudy sky and let the
Son shine on us. The house came almost
completely back to normal. In fact, He poured His blessings
on us and additional household improvements
evolved which were not related to the accident.

In my prayers, I have reviewed my life as
mother, wife, and child of God, and realized that God is
calling me to put both feet forward and leave all of my
former self behind. I had neglected much of my role
as mother & wife. The Holy Spirit is now guiding
our family to schedule, on a daily basis, family prayer,
the Saint of the Day, the Rosary, and the Angelus. I
am hoping also to include one weekday Mass. Even though a challenge, I know that the sacrifice will
bear fruit.

Since choosing to live my life for the Lord, it
has been an ongoing process, as, I am sure, it is
for everyone. I look at the last two years of our family
life and noticed that God faithfully provided for
and protected my family through every tough time.
More than that, He used each situation to teach us and
help us grow. I can now praise Him for allowing
these hardships because it increased our reliance on Him.

Our Blessed Mother is calling me. As a convert, I struggle to grow in my devotion to her. I do
believe the teachings of the Church and I do believe that
she protected my little girl. I trust that if I persevere
in asking for her intercession, the time will come,
whenever the Lord wills, that I will feel her close to me
in my life.

Surely, the prayers of the Community have lifted and carried us through. My family and I
are forever thankful for all the prayers offered on
our behalf and we are thankful that God provides
this Community to share each others' burdens.

The scripture I like to refer to in hard times
is "God is faithful and will not let you be tried
beyond your strength; but with the trial He will also
provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it" (1
Cor. 10:13 ).

I have also been praying Proverbs 31:10-31 and Ephesians 5 to help me grow in virtue as wife
& mother.

Presentation Ministries helped change my life.

In His Love,
Wendy Fults

[Editor's note: I chose this article and set it
in place on the date of September 11, and was struck by some of the similarities between
what Wendy faced and those people who were on the scenes of the two attacks in New York
and Washington, DC:

The unspeakable intrusion of a deadly
engine-powered mass torpedoing through the wall,

lives instantly extinguished or
miraculously saved,

handling injuries and forgiveness in the
aftermath,

growing in awareness of God's
providence.]

Cleveland HBCs Strengthen Their Network

by Bonnie Bobrowski

There was time set aside for music and praise and healing prayers.

Sunday, August 26, 2007 was a very beautiful day for the
four PM home-based communities in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
The weather started out rainy, but by early afternoon the sun came out
and the temperature was just right, warm and not humid.

The four communities:

Padre Pio HBC from Madison, Ohio,

Sacred Heart HBC, also from Madison,

St Anthony HBC that meets in Bainbridge Township, and

Holy Family HBC from Brunswick, Ohio

all met at
Immaculate Conception parish in Madison for a potluck picnic on the
beautiful parish grounds. The communities were all well represented and
got to know one another better.

After dinner, Fr. Sean Donnelly, pastor of Immaculate
Conception Parish, had a Mass at the parish outdoor shrine. Deacon Ken Meade assisted Fr. Donnelly. Following Mass there was additional time for prayer and praise
and prayers for healing for those who could stay longer. The communities of the Cleveland area would like to have more times together and to have an active branch
of Presentation Ministries.

Mission Trip to Louisa, Kentucky

Matthew Mellon
27 August 2007

Sunday, August 12th, saw an ambitious
crew of eighteen students and young adults, and
four adult chaperones leaving Cincinnati on a three
and a half hour trek to Louisa, Kentucky. This
small rural city, located in the Appalachian region
of eastern Kentucky, ranks among the poorest in
the nation. Our workers, many of whom are present and former members of St. John Bosco Youth Group, prepared to assist the "Father Beiting
Appalachian Mission Center." The services we
performed encompassed a wide range. We loaded and unloaded trailers of donated goods arriving at and departing from the warehouse to all parts in
the vicinity. Various ministry buildings received a new paint job through our hands, while some
reorganized an entire consignment shop, and others prepared a food pantry to reopen. And then there was
the inescapable chore known everywhere: cutting grass.

The whole group poses with Fr. Beiting.

Of these several endeavors, the largest task requiring a hefty amount of labor was the
consignment shop reorganization. This shop provides Louisa residents with affordable furniture, household
products, and clothing. At the onset, there were untold piles of women's, men's, and children's clothing
strewn across the store. Under the direction of Pam Bettner, one of the adult
chaperones, the shop transformed into a
"department store" style, with separate sections
for each type of clothing, a "house wares department," and even the furniture
was gathered into its own space.

During the trip, we had the opportunity to listen to Fr. Beiting speak of his
life and commitment to the people of Appalachian. He spoke of current projects of
the mission center, one such being the establishment of the new drug rehabilitation center. Fr. Beiting deemed this to be the next necessary step
in his ministry, as Appalachia is the most heavily addicted region, per capita, to the drug,
crystal methamphetamine. Another sizable work underway is the construction of a larger warehouse for
the storing of goods to help the community. Fr. Beiting currently rents a warehouse for this storage, but is
fast outgrowing it.

How remarkable to see the fruits of a person who has dedicated his entire life to being a
missionary to the poor. He is a real-life example of what it means to feed the hungry.

If you would like to contact the mission or make a donation, the address is: Fr. Beiting
Appalachian Mission Center, 120 Chaplin Rd, Louisa, KY 41230.

Guadalupe Bible College News

by Kay Vossler

Recently, I was in the midst of preparing a
teaching for Guadalupe Bible College (GBC) in Cleveland, Ohio
on the subject "How To Teach the Bible." I thought it
would be helpful to revisit some of my homework papers
dating back to when I was a GBC student. Fr. Al Lauer was
then one of my teachers and my mentor. While perusing
the letters he included with my returned homework, I felt
his presence as if he were in the room with me,
offering encouragement and correction (often necessary).
This experience brought before me the whole
circumstances of my becoming a student in GBC.

In 1996 I attended a seminar at the Paul Jansen Discipleship Center in Peebles, Ohio where Fr. Al
was the principal teacher. His clear, insightful teaching
style and even the way he set his notes on the
blackboard helped me understand the Scriptures. At some point
he approached me as I was busily copying his notes
and suggested to me that I might make a good student in
GBC. He next had to explain what GBC was as I hadn't a
clue. I determined to give the College a try.

When I commenced my courses many hurdles cropped up in my life to make prayer, study, and
written work difficult. My mother came to live with us and
needed a lot of my time and attention. This had an upside.
Since I couldn't leave her for very long, I was home to do
GBC work. Next, a serious car accident occurred leaving
me wheelchair bound for some time and subsequently
dependent on a walker for many months. But since I was
home, I COULD DO my GBC homework. After that, I
faced open heart surgery, and guess what, since I was home
I COULD DO my GBC work. Actually, it was the
reading, praying, and studying the Bible that pulled me
through these trying times. Fr. Al was always there for me
in prayers, letters and encouragement. He wrote at
the bottom of one of his letters, "Thank God that you
have accepted the grace to be a doer of God's word."

Being part of a teaching team with brothers and sisters of St Anthony Home-based Community, the
Lord allows us to pass on the blessings of knowing
Jesus through His Word  just as Fr Al did with us. "Thank
you, Fr. Al, and some day we will be with you in heaven
and can thank you in person."

After sharing this wonderful experience in GBC,
I can't pass up the opportunity to invite all who read
this article to consider joining the Guadalupe Bible
College where you will find the joy, mercy, and love that God
has in store for you.

Graduation Ceremony 2007

by Shelley Meade

The Guadalupe Bible College graduation was held this past July during the Presentation Ministries
2007 Bible Institute. This year's graduates were Marguerite Dombroski from Alum Bridge, WV, and Mary
L. Hanley from Dorr, MI.

Following the awarding of the graduation certificate Fr. Marty Mannion, a 2006 graduate of the
Bible College lead all those present in prayer and gave us his blessing.

In the fall of 1993 Fr. Al Lauer had a vision to bring together many of the catechetical programs
within Presentation Ministries, develop them further and establish a Catholic Bible College.

Following the Catholic Church teaching, Guadalupe
Bible College's (GBC) vision is to contribute to the church
and society through in-depth study of Sacred Scripture,
Church documents, and Church history. The goal of GBC is to
equip the students to follow Jesus' command to make disciples
who transform society and permeate the secular culture with
the Gospel.

Paul says in 2 Timothy 3:16 "all scripture is inspired of
God and useful for teaching  for reproof, correction, and training in holiness so that men of God may be
fully competent and equipped for every good work." Marguerite and Mary have given witness to their faith
through a deep commitment to authentic Christian living.

Marguerite Dombroski has used what she has learned by being a catechist in her parish and in
prison ministry. Mary Hanley was unable to attend this year's Bible Institute. David Hanley, Mary's husband is
also a student in GBC.

The goal of GBC is to equip the students to follow Jesus'
command to make disciples who transform society and permeate the
secular culture with the Gospel.

Podcasts Light A Fire

We received this
communication from a listener:

Dear Presentation Ministries Staff,

When I first started listening to the
"Daily Bread" podcasts back in April of this year,
I wasn't aware that Fr. Lauer had passed away. It wasn't until a month or so later  after
Father's daily teachings had started to make a
profound impact on my spirituality, that I found out about
his battle with cancer and his untimely death. I
now feel as though he is speaking to me every day
from heaven and helping to guide my life  helping
me to know the Lord better and better. As a result
of his "Daily Bread" talks, I have made a
commitment in my life to NOT be simply a passive
listener of the program, but to put into action the call
to bring others along in their relationship with
Jesus through His Spirit.

This past Pentecost was extremely meaningful to me as a result of Father's insights into
the Holy Spirit and the Feast of Pentecost. I feel
as though the Holy Spirit has lit a fire inside of me.
I have a hunger to know Him more and more everyday. Through Father's urging, I have
made daily Mass and Communion a part of my life. Thank you, Fr. Lauer. You are truly a special
saint in heaven to me. I can't wait to meet you
someday when I join you with the Lord.

~Rob

Five-Year Anniversary, October 13, 2007

by Marianne Lander

PM Founder, Fr. Al Lauer

How should one observe October 13, 2007, the 5-year anniversary of the death of Fr. Al Lauer, founder
of Presentation Ministries (PM)? It became clear that Fr. Al would have wanted us to keep concentrating on
the Sacraments. The date coincided with the Annual Home Based Communities's (HBC) Retreat, so he may
have wished, too, for those planning the weekend, to focus on families and also on the broader "family" the
spiritual family.

The other sacrament to which we have access from day to day, besides the Mass, is the Sacrament
of Reconciliation. Therefore, the planners opted to open the weekend with a penance service, inviting all to
participate, members and guests alike. The format chosen was Evening Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours  a sung
version involving much music and praise. Following the vibrant service, individual confessions
were heard.

The next morning, HBC members regathered at St. Antoninus, for the 8:00AM
parish Mass. It must be noted that the Mass intention that day, unbeknownst to Mary
Handermann (a PM leader), was for her deceased husband, Carl. Upon hearing that particular
Mass intention spoken, the organist chose a closing song in honor of Carl, "Soon and Very
Soon"  his favorite. The celebrant, Fr. Larry Mick, also mentioned Fr. Al's 5-year
anniversary during the Eucharistic prayer. This served to remind us that two beloved PM members
were in our midst praying on our behalf. In addition to those two were surely a host of other
PM members "who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith."

Stirring teachings were presented next by George Schmidl and Jerry Cappel. We strengthened our understanding of the mission of
PM and revisited the "Pastoral Plan" developed in the Jubilee Year, 2000 by the leaders of Presentation Ministries.

Saturday morning was rounded off with a recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. This date also marked the 90th
anniversary of the last apparition of Mary at Fatima. Everyone then headed to Harvest Home Park and closed the retreat with a family picnic. The sunny weather made this
a pleasant end to a memorable retreat.

Jack Stiens: a Fabulous Recruiter for Presentation Ministries, Both Before and After Death

Passing on to eternal life did not stop Jack Stiens, one of
Presentation Ministries' (PM) best recruiters, from inspiring another volunteer to
step forward. Soon after Jack's funeral Mike Spuzzillo, his grandson,
contacted PM about doing a service project in order to earn the rank of Eagle
Scout. In memory of his beloved grandfather who gave so much time for One Bread, One Body mailings, he wished to undertake a repair task at
our Ministry Center.

Below, Mike Spuzzillo (right) and his cousin, Dominic Guiliano, prepare
to paint the ceiling in the women's rest room. Midway through the
lengthy project, they maintained a steady pace in their work.

After consultation with Ed and Loretta Nerswick, the
Building Ministry Leaders, a much-needed job was decided upon. Mike
would repair and renovate the men's and women's rest rooms in the
basement of the Cincinnati Ministry Center. Anyone having seen the previous
state of those two rest rooms can appreciate the magnitude of this generous gift.

Approximately twenty-five others teamed up with Mike to supply
the needs and complete the work. Mr Reckers and Dr John Tholking
provided significant on-going consultation, training, and tools. Others
donated money for the materials. And during the hottest period of the
summer, friends and family members labored many hours to finish within
the specified time period.

Mike was amazed how many facets of the work there were to
learn. Skills in raising funds, plumbing, electrical, painting, tiling, ceiling,
and finishing all came into play. Even with a skill he thought he new
plenty aboutpaintinghe still learned something new. One most
satisfying aspect was to see how well the drop ceiling turned out. This was a
section of the work on which he personally spent much time.

A test of his endurance arose toward the end when a leak was found in a
fixture due to old, old screws that were found to be in shambles. This meant an
unexpected setback and delay in completion, but was handled properly and with good grace.

Mike logged a total of 286 hours beginning in May with consultation and
planning, and ending in August. There were then final entries to be made in the report
he presented to the Boys' Scout Board which is essential to the whole project.

Mike is currently a senior at Milford High School while also working a
part time job. He remembers coming to Presentation Ministries in his younger
years along with his grandfather to help pack One Bread, One Body
books for shipping. We know that Jack Stiens would
be very proud of the labor of love initiated by his grandson during the summer of
2007. We wish to say: "Thank you, Mike Spuzzillo! And many blessings upon you!"

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